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Investing in Hawaii Real Estate
Before you begin your quest to invest in real estate, you should be prepared for the intricacies of this particular form of investing. Real estate investing requires a serious commitment to making the real estate market work for you. Real estate investing is not for the faint of heart. Instead, real estate investing is for those buyers who are truly interested in turning a profit and doing whatever it takes in order to obtain a property and either sell or lease it for great financial gain.
Important real estate investing considerations
Investing in real estate is likened to the stock market experience. Like the stock market, you can expect the market value of homes to rise and fall on a daily basis. Similar to not dropping all of your stock due to one bad day, this same is true in regards to the real estate market in that you should not seek to cash out of your properties window going gets rough. Because property values rise and fall over time, there is still a greater chance that the value of your investment portfolio will rise gradually over time so that you can receive a greater return on your initial investment.
Different Types of Investors
Typically, Hawaii real estate investors are well aware of the uncertainty of market value prices for properties. With that in mind, there are certain types of investors who are committed to buying and selling homes for profit. In fact, they typically are referred to as “buy and hold” investors. These types of investors will purchase property with the intent to either use the property as vacation property or utilize it as a rental property.
More on than not, a great deal of investors go the route of amassing properties and using them as a rental property. This is a fairly common practice and allows investors to still make money before they ultimately sell the home to a potential buyer.
Important Rental Property Considerations
It is important to note that rental properties should not be looked at as a completely “hands off” type of investment. Instead, as an investor you are in charge of maintaining the homes that you lease. Additionally, you have the responsibility of ensuring that each of your vacant properties is filled with tenants who meet your standards. The worst thing that you could do with your rental properties is rent to a standard of tenants who will abuse your property and cause you to spend more money out of pocket in order to bring it back to livable conditions before you sell it.
Fortunately, many Waikiki real estate investors also invest in the service is of property management agencies. These types of agencies are in place to handle the smaller details such as collecting rent and or evicting tenants. This way, as an investor, you can do what you do best: find properties that are cheap enough to help you turn a profit. View investment condos below....
Investment Condos Waikiki
$160,000 ▼
2240 Kuhio Unit 1010, Honolulu
Located in the heart of Waikiki and one assigned parking stall near by elevator. A very well maintained building with 24 hours security, great amenity: pool, tennis court...
- Beds 1
- Baths 1.0
- MLS 201402087
- Bldg. Royal Kuhio
$175,000
2240 Kuhio Unit 1803, Honolulu
YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL IN WAIKIKI! Pet-friendly affordable unit in well-managed building, great location, includes utilities, assigned parking, storage, lots of amenities in...
- Beds 1
- Baths 1.0
- MLS 201405162
- Bldg. Royal Kuhio
$185,000
2240 Kuhio Unit 905, Honolulu
One bedroom and one bath unit in the Royal Kuhio located in the middle of Waikiki, corner unit with lanai with city, mountains, golf course, and canal views. The Royal K...
- Beds 1
- Baths 1.0
- MLS 201404986
- Bldg. Royal Kuhio
$225,000
2240 Kuhio Unit 2114, Honolulu
Ocean & Fort Derussy View. Beutiful Sunset View. Nicely up-graded 2005. Laminate floor, Kitchen basin cabinet.
- Beds 1
- Baths 1.0
- MLS 201336129
- Bldg. Royal Kuhio
$230,000
2240 Kuhio Unit 2909, Honolulu
Fabulous 1 bedroom/1 bath at the highly desirable Royal Kuhio! Enjoy breathtaking ocean, Diamond Head and sunset views from your very own high floor unit. The Royal Kuhio...
- Beds 1
- Baths 1.0
- MLS 201401376
- Bldg. Royal Kuhio
$240,000 ▼
2240 Kuhio Unit 3501, Honolulu
PRICE APPROVED SHORT SALE...Great views of the Mountains. Mostly remodeled with bamboo flooring and granite kitchen
- Beds 2
- Baths 2.0
- MLS 1211413
- Bldg. Royal Kuhio
$274,900
2440 Kuhio Unit 803, Honolulu
Renovated and nearly fully furnished ocean view home in Excellent condition. Spacious balcony to enjoy your morning coffee. 3 short blocks to Waikiki Beach & walking dis...
- Beds 1
- Baths 1.0
- MLS 201400638
- Bldg. Waikiki Park Hgts
$299,000 ▼
2240 Kuhio Unit 3202, Honolulu
Conveniently located in heart of Waikiki, just minutes walk to DFS and RHSC, located on cool mountain side with golf course and canal view. A very well maintained buildin...
- Beds 2
- Baths 2.0
- MLS 201337988
- Bldg. Royal Kuhio
$420,000
229 Paoakalani Unit 1012, Honolulu
Lowest price in the building!! Investment Opportunity or Owner Occupants! Wonderfully maintained, furnished and ready for move in or rental (Daily/Weekly/Monthly/long ter...
- Beds 1
- Baths 1.0
- MLS 201402859
- Bldg. Waikiki Sunset
$429,000
201 Ohua Unit 1110-Makai, Honolulu
Perfect investment opportunity! Upgraded one-bedroom unit is in the desirable & tourist-popular Waikiki Banyan Hotel. Fantastic location in the best part of Waikiki. Conv...
- Beds 1
- Baths 1.0
- MLS 201405782
- Bldg. Waikiki Banyan
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